Datsun310Guy
Datsun310Guy MegaDork
4/9/21 11:25 a.m.

For some reason I find this interesting and cool in the same way.  A tongue in cheek feel to it.  I love the color too.  

Go Toyota...or Go Nissan?  Nope, kudos to Toyota.  
 

https://japanesenostalgiccar.com/datsun-510-nissan-bluebird-sss-restored-by-toyota/#more-83951

noddaz
noddaz UltraDork
4/9/21 11:38 a.m.

Indeed!  Interesting read.  Thank you for the link!  And way to go Toyota!

z31maniac
z31maniac MegaDork
4/9/21 9:38 p.m.

That's awesome! I've always had a thing for 510s.

j_tso
j_tso Reader
4/10/21 2:02 a.m.

The shop where it was restored is also a display where visitors can watch the wrenching behind glass. I don't like working with someone looking over my shoulder, but the mechanics are probably used to it.  Restore Pit is part of Megaweb (which is part of a huge mall), Toyota's showcase of not just all things Toyota, but cars around the world. It should be on everyone's visit list in Tokyo.

Here's what they were working on when I visited a long time ago:

 

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